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Harvest Seed Bread

A delicious, nutty bread loaded with pumpkin, sunflower, and flax seeds, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
  • 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
  • 1 tablespoon ground flaxseeds
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1.5 cups warm water

Instructions

  1. Mix the dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, ground flaxseeds, salt, and active dry yeast. Whisk together.
  2. Add the water: Gradually pour in warm water and stir until a shaggy dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough: Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. First rise: Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour until doubled in size.
  5. Shape the dough: Punch down dough, turn it out onto a floured surface, and shape into a loaf or rolls.
  6. Second rise: Place shaped dough in a greased loaf pan or lined baking sheet. Cover and let rise for another 30-40 minutes.
  7. Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden and sounds hollow when tapped.
  8. Cool and slice: Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack and cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Adjust the recipe to add different seeds or nuts as desired. This bread is great for sandwiches or served with soup.

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Keywords: bread, harvest seed bread, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, flax seeds, baking